Latest info through the grapevine here at Twitter via Dawn Van Ness Downtown Blackstone, Inc. is a state-accredited and nationally recognized Virginia Main Street DOWNTOWN BLACKSTONE, INC. WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING DOWNTOWN BLACKSTONE AS AN INVITING PLACE TO VISIT AND SHOP, A PRODUCTIVE PLACE TO WORK AND A PROFITABLE PLACE TO INVEST. WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION * THROUGH BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS AND COALITIONS WITH MERCHANTS, PROPERTY OWNERS, DEVELOPERS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES; * THROUGH WORKING TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE LOOK AND FEEL OF THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE; AND * THROUGH FOSTERING VIBRANCE THAT ATTRACTS DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT.THESE ACTIVITIES WILL RESUL IN LONG-TERM SUSTANIABLE GROWTH IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS COMMUNITY.